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US says two killed in boat strike as toll climbs over 180
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US says two killed in boat strike as toll climbs over 180
April 24 09:56 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States (US) military said it killed two people in a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel Friday, as...
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Palestinians to vote in first elections since Gaza war
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JC’s Salmon upgraded to first in Penn Relays discus
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PHILADELPHIA, United States—Jamaica College’s Joseph Salmon upgraded his second place from last year to first in the high school boys' discus throw at...
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St Catherine labourer charged with murder of 68-year-old man
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—A St Catherine labourer has been charged in connection with the murder of 68-year-old Hartman Johnson, otherwise called ‘Pastor,’ a ...
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Kingston hotspot RawBar sets the stage for brunch experience
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Blind with a vision: Sasha Thorpe defies odds to become teacher
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VANASSA MCKENZIE Observer Online reporter mckenziez@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 24 07:52 PM
Despite losing her vision completely during her second year at St Joseph’s Teachers’ College, Sasha Thorpe has defied the odds to achieve her goal of ...
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Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 13
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GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP)—Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes across the Palestinian territory on Friday killed at least 1...
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Two dead in Boscobel crash
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Two dead in Boscobel crash
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ST MARY, Jamaica —Two men were killed, and several others were injured following a two-vehicle collision on the Boscobel main road on Friday morning. ...
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KSAMC, health ministry to stage free health fairs for vendors
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KSAMC, health ministry to stage free health fairs for vendors
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 11, 2026
A series of health fairs, commencing on February 25, through a collaboration between the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) and the ...
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Dr Dawes calls for transparency on halted rehabilitation of Bustamante Hospital for Children
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Dr Dawes calls for transparency on halted rehabilitation of Bustamante Hospital for Children
October 30, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition spokesperson on health and wellness Dr Alfred Dawes says Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and the South East Regio...
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Take necessary precautions to protect yourself from Mpox — Health Ministry
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Take necessary precautions to protect yourself from Mpox — Health Ministry
August 15, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Health and Wellness says that while there are presently no cases of Mpox reported in Jamaica, individuals should s...
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Nearly $100m spent on upgrading projects at Falmouth Hospital in last 5 years — Tufton
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Nearly $100m spent on upgrading projects at Falmouth Hospital in last 5 years — Tufton
July 30, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has revealed that some $94 million has been spent on improvement works at the F...
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